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MONSANTO TERPHENYLS - M onsanto T e c h n ic a l B u l l e t i n No. P -106
November 6, 1950
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MONSANTO TERPHENYLS
Monsanto Technical Bulletin No. P-106 November 6, 195
Monsanto Chemical Company Phosphate Division St. Louis, Missouri
INTRODUCTION
The Monsanto TERPHENYLS are a series of hydro carbon solids ranging in melting point from a little above room temperature to as high as 210C. (410P.).
Monsanto TERPHENYLS have found use as plasticizers, softening agents, wax additives and extenders, and in paper coatings. Various properties of the TER PHENYLS are presented in this bulletin to facilitate the selection of the proper one for specific appli cations .
The information contained in this bulletin ie, to our best knowledge, true and accurate, but all recoinmendaiions or suggestions are made without guarantee, since the conditions of use are beyond our control. The Monsanto Chemical Company disclaims any liability incurred in connection with (he use of these data or suggestions Furthermore. nothing contained herein ehalt be construed as a recommendation to uee any product in conflict with existing patents covering any material or its uee.
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Formula:
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Ortho
Meta
Para
Color - NPA:
Melting Point: Completely liquid 55 C. (131F.
<3-5 1.164
9,,C. (194F.)
Solidification Temp.: First crystals
, <9oC. (<194F.)
Hold point
, 53-55g. (127-131 F-)
83-85C (l8l-l85F.)
Distillation Range: 330-350 C.
D-0 corrected
(626-662F.)
368-378C. (694-712F.)
Flash Point:
171C. (340F.)
207C. (405F.)
Flame Point:
193C. (390F.)
229C. (445F.)
Viscosity S.U.S. at 210F.: 40.6 (See Graph No. I)
39-3
Solubility:
See Graphs Nos. II, III and IV
<2.0 1.236
213C.
(415F.)
209-213C. (408-4l5F.
38l-388C. (7l8-730F.) 207C. (405F.) 238C. (460oF.)
28.8 (at 225C.)
db
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Vapor Pressure (mm. of Mercury)
TC.
90 100 110 120 130 140
150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230 240
250 260 270 280 290 300 310 320 330 340
35 360
37 380
Ortho
O.17 0.3
0.5 0.9 1.5 2.4
3-7 5.7 8.2 12.0 18.0 25.0 35.0 46.0 62.0 82.0 110.0 140.0 180.0 230.0 290.0 360.0 450.0 550.0 670.0 810.0 990.0 1160.0 1390.0 1600.0
Meta
-
0.15 0-3 0.5 0.8
1.3 2.0 3.0 4.6 6.8 9-8 14.0 19.0 26.0 36.O 48.0 63.0 83.0 110.0 140.0 180.0 220.0 270.0 340.0 410.0 500.0 610.0 730.0 870.0
Para
_
-
_
_
0.15) 0.3 J 0.6 1.0 ) 1-9 ) Sol 3-2 5-5 9-1 ) 14.0 ) 19.0 26.0 35.0 46.0 61.0 80.0 101.0 130.0 165.0 210.0 260.0 320.0 390.O 470.0 570.0 680.0
Terphenyl
Ortho Meta Para
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
Dielectric Constant
2.54 2.62
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Resistivity - ohm-cm.
100C. _ 8200 3c"'lo9
250C.
2600 X 109
- 30 X 10*
STABILITY
No detectible effect on boiling Terphenyls in 10^ Sulfuric Acid or Caustic Soda.
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COMPATIBILITY
Ortho Terphenyl Other Component
Paraffin (120/l25F.) Barnsdall (l60/l65P.) Beeswax Opal Wax Stearic Acid "N" Wood Rosin
$> Ortho Terphenyl in Mixture
75To--------15--------- 50-------- -------- 90
Ccc
Ccc
Ccc
I
C II
III
I
CcII
Meta Terphenyl Other Component
% Meta Terphenyl in Mixture
7510 15--------- 50-------- ------- 90
Paraffin (120/125P.) Incompatible with 2# or more Meta Terphenyl
Barnsdall Wax (160/165P.)
cBI I
Ceresin
III
Carnauba Wax
c CCI
Candelilla Wax
cc I
I
Montan Wax
III
Beeswax
III
Japan Wax
cII
Opal Wax
ccI
I
I. G. Wax 0
III
Stroba Wax
III
Acra Wax
cCB
Stearic Acid
III
Shellac
cII
Manila Resin (Loba B)
c
I
I
Ester Gum
cII
"N" Wood Rosin (Hercules)
ccI
I
Piccollte Resin (85)
c
I
I
Staybellite Resin
BII
Para Terphenyl Other Component
Paraffin (120/125P.) Paradene No. 1 Paradene No. 2 "N" Wood Rosin
% Para Terphenyl In Mixture
23 T3f 3
I 10-75
I
CI CI
I
Note:
C - Compatible I a Incompatible B a Almost Compatible
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COMPARATIVE HARDNESS
(Smaller values denote greater hardness)
Average Penetration in cm. x 10*2 in 60 seconds at 25C. under load indicated (ASTM D-5-25)
Material
50 Grams
150 Grams
250 Grams
Meta Terphenyl
0 0 2.3
Para Terphenyl
0 0 3-3
Carnauba Wax
0 2-3 4.7
Candelilla Wax
0 3-3 4.7
Ortho Terphenyl
1.3
50$ Paraffin & 50$ Meta Terphenyl 3-7
4.0 12.3
10.7 18.0
75$ Paraffin & 25$ Meta Terphenyl 7-3
Ceresin Wax
9-3
18.0 15-7
25-3 26.0
95$ Paraffin & 5$ Meta Terphenyl 10.7 98$ Paraffin & 2$ Meta Terphenyl 11.7
21.0 26.0
29-7 32-7
Paraffin Wax
14.3
23-3
31-3
Montan Wax
15-0
28.7
37-3
Mixed Isomeric Terphenyl No aging Aged 24 hours
60.0 28.7
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AVAILABILITY The Terphenyls are available in limited quantities.
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TEMPERATURE. DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
VISCOSITY. SAYBOLT UNIVERSAL SECONDS VISCOSITY. SAYBOLT UNIVERSAL SECONDS
TEMPERATURE. DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
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Graph III - SOLUBILITY OP META TERPHENYL
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Graph IV - SOLUBILITY OP PARA TERPHENYL
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50 f
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20 F
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3 % 567
Grams of Para Terphe^^ per 100 co. of Solvent
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